Comments on: Hyundai Grand Starex Malaysian Test Drive Review

By: Zhentan

Zhentan — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:50:16 +0000

I traveled to Korea several time this year, so happen my friend in Korea own this model and he used it to transport us around. And we do cover quite a distance. In my normal 3 days trip, each day we would spend 4 to 6 hours driving from one town to another , and from there i would say…OMG this thing what ever u want to name is huge, humangous, damn BIG….

Interior wise, quality wise, it aint that great, not much creativity on design of dashboard, meter etc, but this is the people mover, it is like a mini bus, you dont need beauty, you need practicality,

the ride is comfy, the engine is punchy enough to move us around , the space is once again HUGE…all in all, it would be a great buy

the only thing, this car cost my friend in the region of RM 50,000 ++ only….
huhuhuhu

By: Silas Evenstarr

Silas Evenstarr — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:21:47 +0000

Hi all,

My MonStar-X pics can be seen at http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/mystarex. If you can’t access, I’ll email to you.

By: ABeNAL

ABeNAL — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:34:13 +0000

Now wheres da 20 and above specs rimmsss on MOnsT’Rexxxx…..show us cepat laaaaa abe abe….cant wait to see some soup up MonsTRexxxxx….

By: kenzotaj

kenzotaj — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 02:55:57 +0000

Hi everyone:

20 inch Rims!!!! crazy arr you… but it has just become the most desirable MPV in whole of malaysia…

By: silas evenstarr

silas evenstarr — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:28:47 +0000

hi all,

greetings!

have added more soup to my MonStar. 20″ rims installed with 235/35 R20 tyres. Ride has been compromised somewhat but dunno why my wife didn’t really notice difference till i told her (wife opinion on ride and vehicle color is relevant – otherwise, not really).

will post pics on starex yahoo!groups soon.

selamat berpuasa kepada semua rakan-rakan yang beragama Islam.

By: nicerule

nicerule — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 15:06:00 +0000

Hi Folks…..to Starex owner’s if U plan to chnage Ur tyre & rim….please feel free to check this web http://www.kouki.co.uk/utilities/visual-tyre-size-calculator. U might had better idea what is your best choice…..have fun

By: Gjan

Gjan — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:45:43 +0000

How much is the roadtax ?

By: ABENAL

ABENAL — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 05:07:41 +0000

hi there is there anybody outhere has soupped up ther starex to the max esp the rims & tintt….etc..cld anyone share their brilliant photos, just wonder..cheers

By: teoh yee aun

teoh yee aun — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 15:27:11 +0000

i just tested the Eastar, it is bad quality MPV. i think korean made is more and better quality. but as in term of price i agree with you it sure is cheap! but the quality does the same. as for Starex i think the problem is parking only, try to look for a VIP parking. he he…….

By: wan

wan — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 10:01:27 +0000

paul,

any chance theres a manual version of starex in future for starex?hope hynudai could do sumthing with some mod on the seatbelts to a 3 point since its a family MPV

By: stupe

stupe — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 16:37:22 +0000

my kids can play futsol in this monster man!

By: Khairol

Khairol — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 04:08:25 +0000

go hyundai go! give some space for Korea..

By: Joon Nan

Joon Nan — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:16:11 +0000

Unfortunetely the seat at the back row cannot be folded
Hard to insert big luggage.

By: john cheah

john cheah — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:54:44 +0000

Interesting and well written article. I have wanted to buy the Chery Eaststar priced around RM80k. The panel is really sexy but as one who likes things big, the Grand Starex had been bowled over.

The RM140k pricing is very competitive compared to Alphaard’s RM370k + (new AP) and RM160k to RM230k for reconds.

But I could get two Eastar for the price of one Grand Starex.

Have you reviewed the Eastar?

By: ABENAL

ABENAL — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:17:37 +0000

THANKS A LOT BRO for the advise…will do a proper test D etc.. and decide…u r certainly rite on the torque issue….but u know lee nak dispose naza dulu N now phew tak tau lee ade sape sape nak beli keeee?? thanks again. p/s I think gov kena make easier for people to dispose “old” or current cars to get new cars too…hehehe.

Nayway am still welocoming sape sape can give feedbackon pros & cons btw starex and other fellas….thanks

By: silas evenstarr

silas evenstarr — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:57:07 +0000

hey all,

how’s it going? I’ve been travelling a bit and am now at the airport as we speak. Just finished a concert called Pesta Malam Indonesia 3 and it was a blast but i noted a small discomfort notably with transportation. We hired transport for our artistes who are mostly bands from Indonesia such as Dewa19, Gigi, Andra & the Backbone, Sheila on 7 and Padi. Some of them brought family and the hired MPVs which are just Naza Ria and Stavic can hardly be called ideal people movers in this case as they can only take 5 passengers (minus driver & Liaison officier). I believe this scenario arises for those of us who ferry more than 5 ppl at a time on a regular basis. Don’t these transport providers know that there is now the Grand Starex????

Luqman: If u are one of those who transfer more than 4 or 5 ppl at a time, get the Starex.

ABENAL: Naza Ria huh? Low torque, high drag, high FC, …. vs Grand Starex with high torque, little drag, relatively low FC + mega space and not some van with the engine under your ar*e ….. easily Starex wins hands down

Mine is white with reflective blue over black tints and solid 18″ sports rims … within next 6 months I will put on 20″ rims and side skirting …

By: ABENAL

ABENAL — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:46:01 +0000

ladies & gents , anyone pls really help is it worthwhile buying or not, today saw again N again at 1 utama…phew really like our bro from sarawak says, can really mods to the brims and get envied…pls help…rides & maintenance camnee , havent tets drive , think shld do that first rite…now driving family with naza ria….so how?? huhuhu…kindest thanks in advance.

By: Mustang Jeo

Mustang Jeo — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:56:56 +0000

[quote comment="222671"]Its a luxury version of Hilux. Like getting a full hotel suite at a price of a backpacker lodge.

7 seater MPVs are selling well but is there a demand for more than 7 seaters? For some lady drivers, it might be a tough one to park.[/quote]
If you have a 7-seater carrying 7 person, where’s your luggage space? with an 11 seater, when you carry up to 7, you still have reasonable luggage space.. think about how you drive in a Lavina, Ria, Innova, Avanza, Wish, Exora, Stream, Citra & Rondo with fully loaded 7, WHERE DOES THE LUGGAGE SPACE GOES?

By: Mustang Jeo

Mustang Jeo — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:48:50 +0000

[quote comment="222638"]This van was never tested with Euro NCAP. But I see from Hyundai’s Euro NCAP results, most of their vehicles have 4 stars.

I’m bringing this up because the Exora ad in today’s newspaper has one part saying “Designed to achieve 4 stars under the Euro NCAP”.
Why are they mentioning that? It’s like saying “We don’t want to aim for 5 stars, 4 is good enough”[/quote]

“Designed to achieve EURO NCAP-4 stars” could indicate they (Exora) have yet to receive those ratings and certifications..

By: Luqman

Luqman — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 15:32:08 +0000

Hi, Silas. Saw your comments on your proudly-owned Starex. I was thinking …maybe you can convert it into a mobile recording studio or move your bandmembers around! Better not if you want to keep your vehicle spick and clean. As for me, I am still like Hamlet…to be (buy) or not to be (buy)? As somebody mentioned in this forum, maybe wait for Inokom to rebadge it to make the decision easier. in the meantime…happy motoring…!

By: RS4

RS4 — Wed, 27 May 2009 08:23:46 +0000

Lol i just love viewing comments. Some are ridiculously funny

By: strex

strex — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:33:52 +0000

wow!crazy man!alphard and estima’s curtain only sell 300++

By: dan101

dan101 — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:10:23 +0000

[quote comment="234895"]anybody can tell me where to get the starex curtain?[/quote]

gs accessories, jln 222, pj. They are selling it at 1350. They also have they side mirrors with indicators and are expecting bodykit for starex in a month’s time

By: strex

strex — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:55:42 +0000

anybody can tell me where to get the starex curtain?

By: dan101

dan101 — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:06:52 +0000

Silas Evenstarr,
if you don’t mind telling me the specs of the rims, and how much?

By: Edward

Edward — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 01:33:57 +0000

any idea to convert this Behemoth into 7 seater MPV? coz i saw a post over here saying that:

The Hyundai Starex will also meet the changing demands from customers especially from the business, group and family segments looking for larger vehicles, Ho said.

Equipped with Hyundai’s latest engine technology, the vehicle features aerodynamic casing, a roomier interior, better handling, and additional safety features.

The Hyundai Starex is a CBU (completely built-up), imported from Korea and available in three colours namely silver, white and gold.

The on-the-road price with insurance for the car is RM138,888.00.

Ho said the Hyundai Starex could be configured to a seven-seater plus additional accessories with a price tag of RM172,888.000.

i wander what are the additional accessories that cost around 40k

By: Silas Evenstarr

Silas Evenstarr — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:42:05 +0000

Hi all! I’m from Kuching, Sarawak and I’m glad to say I’ve finally got my own Hyundai Grand Starex. As it is, it already looks good but I have had some other plans. Simple ones for a simple guy.

Just changed the exisiting rims (who says we need to find lorry wheels?!) to a set of hot-looking 18″ alloys today and Toyo 225/50R18 tyres so now it looks more ganas without compromising ride quality and long distance driving tyre durability. Tomorrow morning it’s gonna get the compulsory Estima-like tints and by wednesday, all the Alphard owners in town are gonna cringe with jealousy …. hahaha ….

Biggest joy this van / mpv has brought: My son loves it!

Biggest kill-joy: Day one only, driver’s central-locking k.o. …. hahahha …. but spare parts available so fixed in a jiffy … hey we have 5 yrs warranty.

ps. Is there a place us Starex owners can post our vehicle photos?

By: AMORE

AMORE — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 03:34:43 +0000

the lovely hugemongus and perfecto mpv.

By: Djldracio

Djldracio — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:14:34 +0000

The H Starex will be a invaluable asset to the Hospitality Service industry as I believe it’s reasonably priced and judging by the size and the interior will be able to accommodate many through long journeys from the airports or tours around KL. Families who are looking for a big MPV will also be given an additional choice, the badge/ origin may work against it but it’s still quite a catch..

By: mkrafz

mkrafz — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:26:46 +0000

huge mpv..
with small amount of money..
i think hyundai has their own target market